Orchid Family Child Care

• STAFFING / Additional criminal record checksNon-critical

  All persons over the age of 12 that are ordinarily present on the premises while children are present are of good character and the licensee has obtained a criminal record check for each person. [CCLR Sec 20]

  Observation. The licensee's and her family members criminal record checks are expired.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

  A healthy and safe environment is provided at all times [CCLR Sec. 13(1)].

  Observation. Licensing observed a hallway partially blocked by unsecured household items. Although this hallway leads to personal bedrooms not used by the program and does not contain an emergency exit, it could still pose as a hazard in the event of a fire or as an injury risk during an earthquake. If this area presents a challenge for supervision, alternative ways to secure the space can be explored. Inform Licensing as to how this issue will be addressed.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / Hazardous Objects and SubstancesNon-critical

  Hazardous objects and substances are inaccessible to children. [CCLR Sec 17]

  Observation. Licensing observed various personal items including Listerine located under the sink in the washroom. These items were accessible and pose as a hazard.

• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES / Emergency Training and EquipmentNon-critical

  There is an emergency plan that sets out procedures to prepare for, mitigate, respond to and recover from any emergency. [CCLR Sec. 22(1)(b)]

  Observation. Licensing observed that the facilities fire extinguisher expired on 2022/12/21. Licensing observed that the facilities emergency supplies (food and water) is current.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

  A record for each child containing the name, sex, date of birth, medical insurance plan number and immunization status is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(a)]

  Observation. Licensing observed that one child was missing their medical insurance plan number (personal health number) on file.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

  The facility, the furniture, equipment, fixtures and supplies are of sturdy and safe construction.  They are easy to clean, and are clean and in good repair and free from hazards. [CCLR Sec. 13(2) and Sec. 15(1)(a)]

  Observation. Licensing observed a bi-fold closet in the nap room that was unlatched. This presents the possibility of a pinching hazard.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Notification of illness or injuryNon-critical

  Licensing is notified within 24 hours after a child is involved in, or may have been involved in, a reportable incident described in Schedule H or has a reportable communicable disease. [CCLR Sec.55(2)(a)(b)]

  Observation. At today's inspection the LO asked the caregiver about a child in care who had two front teeth missing. The caregiver reported the child had a fall at the child care centre in December 2021 where the two teeth were knocked out. The caregiver reported to the LO that she had called the parent of the child who took the child to Children's Hospital for examination.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

  The licensee has written parental consent to call a medical practitioner or ambulance in case of accident or illness, in cases where the parent cannot immediately be reached. [CCLR Sec. 57(3)(a)]

  Observation. Two children in care did not have an emergency card/consent form in the first aid kit taken on outings.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

  The licensee keeps a current record for each child showing the information required. [CCLR Sec. 57]

  Observation. 1 child in care did not have an Immunization record on file. 1 child had left the program before the LO arrived by had not been signed out by the parent/grandparent.